Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Macallan Art Is The Flower Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
Macallan Art Is The Flower Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Macallan
£781
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Macallan Art Is The Flower Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Macallan |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £781 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Macallan Art Is The Flower Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Macallan Art Is The Flower Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macallan Art Is The Flower Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £781 vs £1000.
For beginners: Macallan Art Is The Flower Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £781)
Macallan Art Is The Flower Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£781 vs £999.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan Art Is The Flower Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Macallan Art Is The Flower Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky